Tender

Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Jun 2022 at 14:33

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10 Jun 2022 at 13:07

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25 May 2022 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently seeking a partner for its Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport (DDRT) project, part of an £28m innovation programme aimed at improving public transport integration across the region. This tender, classified under public-service buses (CPV code: 34121100), is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 29th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 8th August 2022 and conclude by 31st December 2023. The procurement process follows an open methodology, allowing businesses a fair opportunity to compete.

This project presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, especially those specialising in dynamic or demand-responsive transport solutions. SMEs with capabilities in integrating technology platforms for transport services, as well as operators able to manage smaller buses or shared taxis, would find this tender particularly relevant. The targeted service areas include North Bristol and South Gloucester, thus local businesses in these regions may also benefit from the project’s locality-focused objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a PS28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: * DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service * It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. * Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. * Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis * We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. * Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. Additional information: please follow https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7670d39-91be-45ba-a010-cc8476e663ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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